Matthew 14:14 asv — And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

American Standard Version

"And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. "

— Matthew 14:14, American Standard Version

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Matthew 14 — Context

11

And his head was brought on a platter, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

12

And his disciples came, and took up the corpse, and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.

13

Now when Jesus heardit, he withdrew from thence in a boat, to a desert place apart: and when the multitudes heard thereof, they followed him on foot from the cities.

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And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick.

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And when even was come, the disciples came to him, saying, The place is desert, and the time is already past; send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.

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But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away; give ye them to eat.

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And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

Matthew 14:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 14:14 say?
Matthew 14:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. ”
Where is Matthew 14:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 14:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 14, verse 14.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 14:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 14:14 in?
Matthew 14:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 14:14?
Matthew 14:14 reads (ASV): “And he came forth, and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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